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Author: Richard D. Fisher
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 122
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWell-illustrated with color photographs, this guide gives the reader history as well as practical traveler's tips. Includes information on the canyon train, the Tarahumara race, and the state of Chihuahua.
Author: Bernard L. Fontana
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: 1997-09
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780816517060
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInhabiting the Sierra Madre Occidental of southwestern Chihuahua in Mexico, the Tarahumara (or Rar‡muri) are known in their language as the "foot runners" due to the way in which they must navigate their rugged terrain. This book offers an accessible ethnography of their history, customs, and current life, accompanied by photographs that offer striking images of these gentle people. The subtitle of the book derives from the Tarahumar's belief that the soul works at night while the body sleeps and that during this "day of the moon" both the spirits of the dead and the souls of the living move about in their mysterious ways. As the authors observe, the fact that "so many men, women, and children persist in distinctive, centuries-old cultural traditions in spite of their nearness to all the complexities and attractions of modern industrial society is an importatn part of the story." Their book tells that story and brings readers closer to understanding the Tarahumara world and way of life.
Author: Carl Franz
Publisher: Rick Steves
Published: 2012-12-11
Total Pages: 770
ISBN-13: 1612380492
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver the past 35 years, hundreds of thousands of readers have agreed: This is the classic guide to "living, traveling, and taking things as they come" in Mexico. Now in its updated 14th edition, The People's Guide to Mexico still offers the ideal combination of basic travel information, entertaining stories, and friendly guidance about everything from driving in Mexico City to hanging a hammock to bartering at the local mercado. Features include: • Advice on planning your trip, where to go, and how to get around once you're there • Practical tips to help you stay healthy and safe, deal with red tape, change money, send email, letters and packages, use the telephone, do laundry, order food, speak like a local, and more • Well-informed insight into Mexican culture, and hints for enjoying traditional fiestas and celebrations • The most complete information available on Mexican Internet resources, book and map reviews, and other info sources for travelers
Author: Bob Brooke
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2006-09-17
Total Pages: 375
ISBN-13: 1605503134
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMexico has become a popular family vacation destination, with resorts catering to parents and children of all ages. Over 5.3 million tourists visit Mexico annually. The Everything Family Guide to Mexico is the travel handbook for the adventurous and cautious family alike. With a historical and cultural overview of Mexico and special attention given to family-friendly destinations, this is the all-in-one travel planner for any family. With extensive coverage on finding deals online, cruising to Mexico, budgeting, and arranging outdoor and rainy-day activities The Everything Family Guide to Mexico is a one-stop resource packed with exciting ideas and useful tips for the perfect family vacation!
Author: Russell James Ray
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Published: 2023-05-26
Total Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 1638292140
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRussell James Ray is credited with the first canyoneering descents of the Barrancas Sinforosa and Batopilas. It was an endeavor that spanned several years, and included a self-delusional non-first descent of the Barranca Del Cobre. He currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he dreams of other things.
Author: William Dirk Raat
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780806128153
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Tarahumara, "people of the edge", live on the boundaries of civilization, in the mountains and canyonlands of Mexico's Sierra Tarahumara. There, in southwestern Chihuahua, terrain terminates at the edge of canyons; there mountains border the sky. In these pages, words by W. Dirk Raat and images by George R. Janecek are testimony to the endurance of the Tarahumara people. Today, roughly fifty thousand Tarahumaras continue living in ways similar to those of their ancestors, retaining many customs from their pre-Columbian past. At the same time, as outsiders modify the environment in an effort to subsist - and to profit - the Tarahumara have adapted their culture in order to survive. Contemporary Tarahumara culture is a product largely of the Jesuit era, from 1607 to 1767. The native people responded to the Spanish either by trying to live beyond the influence of the Church or by becoming Christianized Indians and seeking Church protection. This distinction still can be seen. However, even those who became Christian did not succumb to attempts to eradicate traditional religious and cultural practices. Rather they incorporated Christianity into their own world view. The nineteenth century saw the arrival of gold and silver miners and of American promoters seeking to extend their commercial empire into northern Mexico. The twentieth century has witnessed the Mexican Revolution and the emergence of the "mestizo age". In the canyon homelands of the Tarahumara, railroads and electricity have facilitated extensive timber and copper mining as well as increased tourism.
Author: Marilen Andrist
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9783886181193
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Author: John Annerino
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 9780811727006
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the natural history, geography, and geology of canyons, and offers advice on hiking, rappelling, and rafting, as well as, how to train for an expedition.
Author: Richard Braden
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2001-09
Total Pages: 174
ISBN-13: 0595197817
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWe all have fantasies in our lives; George's fantasy was to build a great bridge somewhere in North America, high in the mountains, glistening in the sunlight. The bridge had to be an amalgam of iron, concrete, and stainless steel, and it had to be heavy enough to transport the biggest loads across some canyon or river. Then one day he got a chance to fulfill his fantasy—
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Published: 2018-05-01
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 1787019780
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIce trekking in Argentina. Salsa dancing in Cuba. Road-tripping the USA. We present 60 of the most exciting travel experiences across North, Central and South America, from adrenaline-pumping thrills and breathtaking natural wonders to cultural icons, wildlife watching and romantic getaways. With Lonely Planet’s Explore the Americas, you’ll discover great escapes, thrilling adventures, voyages of discovery and man-made and natural wonders stretching all the way from Canada to Argentina. Let Lonely Planet be your guide for exploring this beautiful and vibrant part of the world – and be inspired to plan your next or first adventure to the Americas. Experiences include: Canada: Cycle Prince Edward Island Find an island idyll in the Great Bear Rainforest Watch orcas from a kayak in British Columbia USA: Journey through Mark Twain’s USA Cruise the Mississippi to New Orleans Trace the life of Amelia Earhart Mountain bike Moab’s Slickrock Trail Hear mountain music in the Appalachians Caribbean: Hike the rainforests of St Lucia Live like James Bond in Jamaica Make like a pirate in Nassau Mexico & Central America: Climb volcanoes in Nicaragua Plunge into the caves of Belize Let the kids go wild in Costa Rica South America: Cruise Argentina’s Patagonian Highway Escape to Ecuador’s cloud forest Drift down the Amazon river Motorbike Che Guevara’s diaries Enter the lost world of Mount Roraima About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
